EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Administrative Support

Position: Administrative Support

The Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association (ARALA), is a federally registered not-for-profit organization that is Aboriginal-controlled, community-based, and membership-driven. ARALA is dedicated to raising professional capacity in First Nation land management.

ARALA is seeking an experienced and driven individual to fill the position of Administrative Support.

Position Summary

The ARALA Administrative Support position will support the overall operations of ARALA. The qualified candidate must prove a high level of administrative support of various projects within the daily and overall operations of ARALA.

Under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director and secondary supervision of the Chair of ARALA and or designate the Administrative Support will:

➢ Provide primary administrative support to the Executive Director, and secondary to additional ARALA Staff as               required or directed

➢ Organize priorities and maintain appropriate confidentiality

➢ Assist in the coordination of training and project activities when requested

➢ Provide administrative assistance to the Board of Directors, including taking minutes, preparing

     reports, and ensuring all corporate information is up to date

➢ Assist in carrying out of the goals and objectives of ARALA

➢ Promote the role of the Regional Lands Associations (RLA) throughout Canada, as well as the promotion and            support of the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) and support the Professional Lands              Management Certification Program (PLMCP), and ongoing professional development of First Nation Land                    Managers in Atlantic Canada

Location: Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick

Employment Type: Full-time contract until March 31, 2023 with a possibility of an extension

Start date is immediate. The successful candidate will be subject to a probation

period as per ARALA Policy

Language: Fluency in English (written, comprehension and oral)

Closing Date: Friday, July 16, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ADT (late applications will not be accepted)

Annual Salary: $32,000 (annually subject to availability of funds)

Job Description: Available upon request

Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association (ARALA) Services and Members

• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome)         various on-line communication methods, and Adobe Pro

• Ability to prepare meeting minutes, briefing notes and internal support materials when required

• High-level communication skill (written and oral)

• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills

• Experience in coordination of training, meetings, conferences and workshops

• Ability to maintain a database and filing systems for all relevant inquiries, referrals and evaluations

• Ability to do research and introduce new administration methods

• Candidate must be flexible, proactive, solution focused and adaptable to rapid changes in the daily work                   environment and be resourceful in solving problems for a positive outcome

• Must maintain confidentiality and ensure legislated privacy requirements are met

Requirements

▪ Completion of Post-Secondary certificate/diploma in business administration or equivalent combination of               education and experience may be considered

▪ Two or more years of experience in the related field of business

▪ Excellent interpersonal skills and creative thinking

▪ Must possess own transportation and a valid driver’s license

▪ Willing to work overtime and travel including weekends and evenings when necessary

▪ Experience working with First Nations is an asset

▪ Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check as a condition of employment

▪ Submit two (2) current signed and dated letters of reference to accompany resume

Personal Suitability

Initiative, Effective, Interpersonal Skills; Accurate; Team Player; Client Focus; Reliability; Organized, and

Maintain Confidentiality

How to Apply: Mail or Email the following:

1. Covering Letter

2. Resume

3. Two Current Signed and Dated Letters of Reference

Send to:       Norah Ward-Osmond, Executive Director

Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association

                      29 Big Cove Road, Elsipogtog NB E4W 2S1

                      Email: ed@arala.ca